There are 20 female performers in a dance recital. The ratio of men to women is 2:5. How many men are in the dance recital?

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TheMP asked May 22, 2023

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There are 20 female performers in a dance recital. The ratio of men to women is 2:5. How many men are in the dance recital?

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Answer: 50 men

Use Dimensional Analysis: 20 Females (5men/2Female)=100/2=50men
Cancel out females term and you are left with a conversion to men.

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Explanation:

2/5 = m/20

m = (2/5)*20

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